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My solar panels and battery pack were installed professionally and on time. I went with the Enphase brand. The front office staff were helpful and knowledgeable. I fully recommend Earth Electric

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Bill P.

I just had a great experience with Earth Electric during my solar install a few months ago. Sheryl was very professional and explained the process in great detail. Her crew showed up on time, did a great job and were very helpful making sure I understood how the system operated. After about a month we had a single panel that wasn't producing as much as the others. It's easy to monitor the system with the app. One phone call to Sheryl was all it took. Her crew came back out to assess the problem. It was deemed to be a panel problem and the manufacturer replaced the panel at no charge. The Earth Electric installation team was a pleasure to work with. Great people, very knowledgeable and able to explain things during the process. I was quite impressed with them. I highly recommend Sheryl and Earth Electric. Good luck with your project.

Pieter D.

We installed a sizable custom battery and solar system with Earth Electric (HomeGrid battery and Solark inverter). I must say that they did a great job throughout. From administration and working with the County, PG&E on approvals through execution, the project went off without a hitch. Solar projects are like "mini" construction projects where things change, need to be thought through on the spot, etc. Each time we had an unforeseen circumstance, they were able to work through it. Finally, we had other construction going on on our house (new build) and Zach and team did a great job working with other companies and trades people. Excellent company, very professional, great communication. Please note, I did consider other companies for this project but none of them provided the combination of flexibility, expertise and professionalism that Earth Electric was able to provide. The industry is riddled with rookies, so be careful.

"floating" batteries, wonderfully clean installation

I had been thinking about adding solar and batteries to my home for about 3-4 years. In that time, I had meticulously planned how I wanted the system to be built. When I started looking for contractors to help bring my day dreams to reality, I ran in to so much misinformation, disinterest, and attempts at redirection. The majority of those I spoke with wanted to push me toward different approaches that would have been easier perhaps to implement but would have left my home with unsightly conduit, unnecessary digging, and all manner of obvious shortcuts. That is until I found Earth Electric. Their 5 stars are richly deserved. Zach came out and listened with interest as I described exactly what I wanted to do and how I wanted it done, and rather than try to dissuade me, he took it all in and found a way to make it work. Like, exactly exactly how I wanted it. I must have traded something like 50 emails with Zach, Sheryl, and team. They answered each of my questions in exquisite detail, clearly putting in the research and explanations to get to yes or explain the contours of the problem in a way that made sense to me. When I think about getting professional help, this team epitomizes it. They are ***experts***. Their communication was top rate; they accommodated my schedule; incorporated my feedback; and built a system that leaves me thinking "damn, that looks good" every time I see it, ***everyday***. These systems are meant to last for decades, why not do it right from the start? You have choices when it comes to solar and storage, but if you're looking for a team at the top of their game, making YES happen, and building systems that are crafted with deliberation and care, you really don't need to look any further than Earth Electric. You will not regret it; I am certainly thrilled!

Battery, combiner box, and system controller.

We had been looking to install solar for over a year, and talked to several companies about the process, equipment, and options for our house. We only have a 100-amp main panel, but Earth Electric was able to work with what we had without us needing to upgrade our grid service. The entire process, from talking to Sheryl (the CEO and our main contact) about what we wanted, to site inspection, permitting, installation, inspection, and interconnect with PG&E all went smoothly. We live in Sunnyvale, which has strict permitting, but the plans and work done by Earth Electric passed city inspection with flying colors. It took about 6 months from the time we contacted Earth Electric until everything was done, which is the timeline we expected based on our many conversations with solar companies, and we were also told up front by Earth Electric. We have 12 panels and battery storage sufficient for whole-house backup. I have been researching solar equipment for a year, and the REC panels, and Enphase micro-inverters, batteries, and system controller are all excellent equipment. Despite this, the price we paid was around the middle among the several bids we received for our project. We've had our system for about a month, and it's been performing even better than I expected. We're extremely pleased with the high quality of service we experienced with Earth Electric. If you're thinking about solar, this is absolutely the company you want to work with. I cannot recommend them enough.

25kWh of batteries in the garage

We had a great experience with Earth Electric. Sheryl, the CEO, listened carefully to what we wanted, and offered thoughtful and experienced advice. Earth's bid was competitive with others. Everyone we worked with there had a great attitude and did high quality work. The completed system installation looks very clean and is working flawlessly. Inspection with the City of Cupertino went very well with the inspector looking happy. We're very glad we chose Earth Electric.

Installation on flat roof on eichler.
Chihuly B.

I chose Earth Electric because my neighbor had used them. I'm very pleased with the job they did. We had a little issue associated with an integrated charger, but they dealt with it promptly and replaced the cable. One thing I would have liked (so mentioning here for others) would have been to add an adjustment to the mounting so that I could change the angle in the winter to collect more sun. That might be more pain than gain, but is something I thought about after the project. I traded off a low profile with visibility from street. On the very positive side, it is nice not paying for electricity to PG&E. Team was professional and prompt.

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Ask the Community - Earth Electric

Do you repair or replace existing pool solar systems?

Hi George, Sorry we do not work with solar thermal (pool). You might try Ken's Solar Heating and Pool Service. Good luck with your project.

Do you offer solar canopy or solar carport installation services for homeowners?

Hi Chardchai, We do not but I highly recommend Shade Power. https://getshadepower.com/… Read more

Hi your company is on top of my list to consider doing business with. I m pleased to see a women owned business in this field.…

Hi Kim, thanks for reaching out and for your kind words. We generally have a minimum system size of 5kW for expansion systems but we'd be happy to take a look at your project more closely. Please email info@earth-electric.com or complete the form on… Read more

Do you install solar on Durafoam roofs?

We can install but require the roofer to seal the mounts, which can be rather expensive from what we've seen in the past. Thanks!

Do you install panels on clay tiled roof?

In most cases, clay tiles are too fragile for solar installation.

Do you do free standing solar panels?

Hi Vidhya, We love doing ground mounts when schedule permits but right now we're pretty booked up.… Read more

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Review Highlights - Earth Electric

We reached out to Sheryl after deciding we'd pick a local business for our solar + battery install.

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Highlight Solar - Top solar and battery contractor

Highlight Solar

(247 reviews)

North San Jose

We have had an Enphase solar installation for 10 years now, which has always worked beautifully…read more However, due to regular PG&E outages in our area (Fremont, CA), we decided to add a backup battery to the system. After careful research, we chose Highlight Solar (HS) to handle this installation. We chose the Franklin battery, and Highlight Solar came out to handle the installation in Nov 2025. Sadly, we had some serious issues with the functionality of our solar infrastructure, after the Franklin equipment was installed... the Enphase solar monitoring device (called Envoy) started having trouble communicating with the panels, and therefore would disable them. HS made a couple of different attempts to fix this issue (which was delayed when they went on vacation for a month), so I had to keep cycling the breaker for the panels every morning to get the system working for another day. Fortunately, they were persistent in pursuing the issue, and after returning from vacation in late January, Samir came out and spent a couple of hours on the phone with Enphase support, who suggested a possible solution for this issue. HS then had someone come out to implement Enphase's suggestion, and now my system is working solidly and reliably (Feb 2026). I'm glad HS didn't just give up on us; I'm sure they were just as frustrated as we were by this situation. We certainly didn't expect this to take three months to resolve, but it is working now.

We met with multiple solar companies and settled on Highlight due to both the great recommendations…read moreas well as our experience during the initial process. We asked a LOT of questions, then we asked more, and then some more. Ali, our salesman, remained patient and communicated thoroughly via email or phone, and at all hours even after we had signed the paperwork. The installation process was honestly better than the sales process. The combination of Chris (the foreman who found a solution for all our requests) and his team which worked in awful weather to get our project installed on schedule were amazing. Our inspection, and final handoff were handled by Samir, who answered even more questions, and made sure we were fully set up. From end to end we had a great experience with Highlight Solar and will recommend them as they were to us. Pro tips: If you get a battery you will need to store it until it is installed. Your solar data might not show up on the app for 24-48 hours after installation...don't panic, it will show up eventually and you will see the money you are not spending with PG&E.

Clean Solar - Beautiful solar install on clay roof

Clean Solar

(477 reviews)

North San Jose

Unreservedly recommend Clean Solar!…read more Had PV Solar installed when the house was built in 2006. Under our existing rate plan (time-of-use, meaning pay high rates 4-9 pm and low rates the rest of the time), and metering agreement (NEMS 2.0), we were selling more electricity (in $ terms) than we were using. However, we will be forced to switch to the new metering agreement (NEMS 3.0) in late 2026, which drastically cuts how much PG&E pays us for electricity we sell to them--we will end up paying money to PG&E. This motivated me to consider installing a whole-house battery storage system to do "rate shifting"--store the excess electricity generated by our PV system in the morning and early afternoon to power the house during the high rate period (4-9 pm). And of course provides energy in the event of a power outage. I also wanted to take advantage of the energy tax credit before it expires at the end of the year. Reading reviews on Yelp, Google, and other sites, I decided to contact Clean Solar along with 3 other companies. Clean Solar was the first to respond and I had a thorough conversation with a Senior Design Analyst, Art Balaoro. He listened and understood my goals, answered my (many) questions and said he would get back to me with options in a few days. Of the other 3 companies, 2 never responded to my inquiry at all! The other one did, but I had to repeatedly reach out to them to make any progress on getting a quote. In contrast, Art did as he said and responded within a week with several options, primarily around which battery vendor to go with (Tesla vs. Franklin, I preferred the latter) and the battery location. Clean Solar scheduled a technician to come out and look at our house: location and configuration of the main panel, possible battery locations, where the existing PV inverter was, etc. Took a lot of photographs and measurements to verify compliance with building codes. In contrast, the other vendor was sluggish to schedule someone to visit, so I ended up sending them photos and measurements from the Clean Solar visit. Because of the peculiarities of my house's main panel, it was going to be more difficult (and expensive) to install the Franklin battery. And although I would have preferred to put the battery inside my garage, building codes would have required a replacement of the entire smoke alarm system throughout the house, also adding significant expense. Art walked me through these issues thoroughly and so I went with the recommended (and cheaper) option, going with the Powerwall and an outside location. In contrast, the other vendor didn't do as thorough an analysis and wasn't aware of these issues until I pointed them out. When I did get a comparable quote from them (exact same system components), it was slightly more expensive than the Clean Solar quote. I started this process in June, and immediately Art said it was going to be a close thing to finish the project before the end of the year--so many people were wanting to install solar or battery projects and claim the tax credit. Art also walked me through the timeline for the whole process and how it would be managed on their end. Based on the interactions I had with him and others, I felt that Clean Solar was the best choice for my project--and my experience bore that out.

This is my second time around with Clean Solar, and they are just as stellar as the first time, if…read morenot better and more efficient. We needed to add panels because we purchase an EV and needed more solar to offset PG&E. The impeccable experience started with Art the consultant, he gave 4 scenarios and explained in detail what each means and provided detail report including all the tech details and break even timing. To be honest, it was too much for me, I really just wanted pricing and how long it takes to install haha but was good to know he has such knowledge and I was confident he is looking out for my best interest. Then we had Patrick the PM, arrived for site inspection on time and courteous and explained the whole process. Then come the impressive installation team Luis, Alberto and Kevin. The 3 arrived on time and with smiles, just overall a great vibe from them. Luis walked me through the installation plan and gave a few choices taking into consideration aesthetics of the house and then got to work. 4 hours later, clean line, fine craftsmanship and symmetrical matching placement from last system is in place and ready to tangle with PG&E (attaching some photos) I really really can't recommend any higher to go with Clean Solar on your solar projects. Seamless is what you'll experience with them. Until next time Clean Solar!

Solar Sesame

Solar Sesame

(103 reviews)

I had an excellent experience with Solar Sesame from start to finish. The entire process was smooth…read moreand well-organized, and the level of service truly stood out. Their team was very responsive and easy to communicate with--any questions I had were answered quickly and clearly, which made me feel confident every step of the way. The pricing was also very reasonable, especially considering the quality of work and attention to detail. Overall, I'm very happy with Solar Sesame. Great service, fair pricing, and truly outstanding customer support. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable and professional solar company.

I desperately needed a roof on my house before the rainy season started. I also wanted to get…read moresolar because it was clear that energy prices are going to continue to rise and solar is the smart way to go in this climate. I also replaced my gas furnace with a heat pump, so our electric needs are significant. A new roof with complete tear off and new plywood is a big project. I started by getting a quote from Solar City but they weren't able to coordinate with a roofer. Their leasing agreement (aka PPA) also had some provisions that seemed pretty predatory. I don't remember if Solar Sesame cold called me or I called them, but I do remember that Marcel did a great job of explaining the process. I'm pretty knowledgeable about these kind of projects so I asked somre very detailed questions. When he wasn't able to answer them immediately, he didn't front, he just said he didn't know and called the office for better info. That's the best response. I was a little concerned that Solar Sesame used an outsourced the roofing to a vendor. But given the time constraints, that was a good decision. Also, the vendor they chose, Arts Roofing, was a joy to work with. They communicated well, and when there was a small problem, they handled it professionally and entirely to my satisfaction. The solar panels went up super fast and well. They system was generating power the as soon as the installers were done. Unfortunately, PGE took their sweet time getting the final inspection done. So PGE got some free kwh from the system. On the good side, we didn't start paying for the system until after PGE did the final turn on, so no problem for us. I monitor the system via the PGE site as well as the Tesla app. Those two systems match up perfectly so I am happy with the amount of power being created and sold back to PGE. Also, we had a short power outage in our neighborhood, and it didn't impact us at all. The only reason I knew about it was that PGE alerted us via text. I looked out my window and noticed that none of my neighbors had their lights on. Between Marcel (sales) and Mei (project management), I'm very happy with the end result and the process on this large residential project.

Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions - Franklin certified

Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions

(81 reviews)

I can't say enough good things about Carlos Gomez from Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions…read more I've been working on a non-standard solar setup using an EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra X and EcoFlow Smart Home Panel 3, and finding a contractor who truly understood this type of system was incredibly difficult. I spoke with many contractors, and almost all of them sent salespeople who gave generic answers or tried to push cookie-cutter solutions that clearly didn't fit my setup. Carlos was completely different. From the moment he arrived, it was clear he wasn't a salesperson -- he's an engineer, and it shows. He took the time to deeply understand my system, reviewed actual spec sheets on the spot, and immediately identified issues that other contractors completely missed. Multiple companies told me Hyundai panels would work fine. Carlos checked the amperage limits, applied proper safety margin calculations, and clearly explained why those panels would not work with my EcoFlow system -- saving me from a costly mistake. He also walked me through: Proper panel selection within voltage and amperage limits Safe string configurations and series wiring How to maximize roof space while staying within code Permitting requirements I hadn't been told about before On top of that, Carlos identified critical code and safety requirements that no one else mentioned: Bollards required in the garage to protect battery units Correct battery placement to maintain required clearance from doors and entrances Heat detector requirements for battery installations in a garage These are all things that would have caused inspection failures later -- and Carlos caught them immediately. He spent well over an hour with me, climbed onto my roof to check for obstructions, inspected battery placement, reviewed wiring paths, and answered every question in detail without ever rushing me. What truly sealed the deal was how efficient and transparent the pricing process was. Carlos was able to turn around a detailed quote very quickly, and when I received it, I was honestly surprised -- it was a significant amount lower than every other quote I received, even though his evaluation was by far the most thorough. Given everything: His technical expertise The level of detail and care The ability to integrate with my existing system The fast turnaround And the much better pricing Choosing Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions was a complete no-brainer. Carlos is knowledgeable, meticulous, honest, and genuinely passionate about doing things the right way. After meeting him, I completely understand why this company has such strong Yelp reviews. If you're in the Bay Area and need electrical or solar work done the right way, especially for a non-standard or custom system, I highly recommend Carlos and the team at Sunlight Electri-Cal Solutions.

I actually first contacted Sunlight Electri-Cal very early on this year, in April. I had closed on…read morea new home but knew we would want to get solar installed. Juan was very responsive and came out to take a look at our home right away. What I loved about Juan and his team is they are NOT sales people, they're real engineers who are focused on solving your problems and meeting your needs. Juan and his team are true solar experts and know exactly what they are doing - they were great at walking me through key details I should know about the system, how to best take advantage of having a solar system, and did their best to get me scheduled (in spite of multiple difficulties) for installation before the end of the year. Just for context, I've talked to another solar company where clearly they were just about trying to close the deal and sell sell sell, which really turned me off - it felt like they just wanted our money as opposed to wanting to understand what we really needed. Juan's team really shined here by just showing up to be real experts who are thoughtful about what system you need, as opposed to trying to close a deal. Juan and his team were also really patient and flexible. Our new home's solar system had to be turned on before we could start any work, and that process took months due to Sunnova going bankrupt. And, they were also really thoughtful when we mentioned we had added in some upgrades that would affect electricity use (ie saunas and outdoor electric heaters), and they reassessed their initial project and updated it to accommodate that. I thoroughly enjoyed working with them and am really grateful that we got our project done so well!!

Earth Electric - solarinstallation - Updated May 2026

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